This coral reef has given scientists hope for years ... a messy tapestry of colorful corals and sea sponges home to all kinds ...

Off the coast of South Africa, a “pygmy” sea creature latched onto the coral reef with its tail. Its “cryptic nature” and ...

Even a 1ºC increase in sea surface temperature can stress ... Almost every phylum of living creature can be found living on coral reefs, with over 800 species of corals alone (Vernon 1995).

complex and living ecosystems that are often called the rainforests of the sea. Like tropical rainforests, coral reefs provide life and habitats for an array of plants and animals. The underwater ...

Juvenile black, white, and yellow-striped Bluehead wrasse fish dart in and out of a dead colony of pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus ...

“The soft corals were just decomposing—animals ... of losing coral reefs are catastrophic for the oceans. There’s a reason scientists describe reefs as the rainforests of the sea.

Helen Reef, in Palau, has its own dedicated guard force, deterring poachers and protecting its incredible variety of life.

Coral reefs may only cover 0.2% of the seafloor ... One promising innovation involves sound. Fish and other sea creatures living on reefs make a vast range of noises, like chattering, cracking ...

Zannier Bãi San Hô in Phu Yen joined forces with the SASA Marine Animals Rescue Centre for the protection and restoration of ...

As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face increased bleaching risks. Scientists are exploring innovative solutions, ...